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Bellevue receives state legislative update as lawmakers confront large budget shortfalls
Summary
City staff briefed council on state legislative priorities, infrastructure and Grand Connection funding requests, and a revenue forecast showing a multi‑billion-dollar shortfall that could affect transportation and operating budgets.
Bellevue City Council received a state legislative update on March 18 outlining the city’s priorities, pending bills of interest, and recent state revenue forecasts that showed a significant budget gap.
Assistant Director for Government Relations Katie Halsey and Deputy City Manager Genesee Atkins summarized progress on Bellevue’s 2025 legislative agenda, including funding requests for the Bellevue Grand Connection: a $900,000 request for downtown integration (City Hall Plaza accessibility) submitted through the capital budget process, and advocacy for approximately $50 million for the I‑405 crossing if a transportation funding package advances.
Staff identified several bills under active review or advocacy, including proposals addressing transit-oriented development (House Bill 1491),…
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